Deborah Fellela Explained

Deborah A. Fellela
State House:	Rhode Island
District:	43rd^[1]
Term Start:	January 2007
Predecessor:	Joseph Voccola
Successor:	Incumbent
Birth Date:	16 November 1956
Nationality:	American
Party:	Democratic
Residence:	Johnston, Rhode Island

Deborah A. Fellela^[2] (born November 16, 1956) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 43 since January 2007. Fellela serves as a Deputy Majority Leader of her caucus. Outside of her work in government, Fellela works as the secretary to the principal of Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School.

Education

Fellela graduated from East Providence High School.

Elections

• 2012 Fellela was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 894 votes^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,887 votes (64.8%) against returning 2010 Independent challenger Karin Gorman.^[4]
• 2006 When District 43 Democratic Representative Joseph Voccola retired and left the seat open, Fellela ran in the September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,449 votes (52.4%)^[5] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 4,822 votes.^[6]
• 2008 Fellela was challenged in the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,148 votes (58.2%)^[7] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,469 votes (73.8%) against Independent candidate Karl Tirrell.^[8]
• 2010 Fellela was challenged in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,702 votes (66.2%)^[9] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 2,946 votes (57.7%) against Independent candidate Karin Gorman.^[10]

External links

• Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
  • Deborah Fellela at Ballotpedia
• Deborah A. Fellela at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Deborah A. Fellela . . . March 3, 2014.
2. Web site: Deborah Fellela's Biography . . March 3, 2014.
3. Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 43 . . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.
4. Web site: 2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 43 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.
5. Web site: 2006 State House of Representatives Summary Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.
6. Web site: 2006 State Representative Summary Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.
7. Web site: 2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 43 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.
8. Web site: 2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 43 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.
9. Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 43 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.
10. Web site: 2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 43 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 3, 2014.